The "Old Crooner" almost steals the show at Curragh, Ireland, during the running of the Irish Derby. The night before the race, Bing Crosby bought a share in Meadow Court and the next day the three-year-old wins the Derby handily!! More "Pennies from Heaven" for Crosby. Horses being walked by their jockeys on the race track. CUS - Horse and jockey. Packed stands behind the jockey with horse racing fans. High Angle Shot - Horse Ranking Fans. Horses starting off from the gate. Meadow Court stays in with the pack of horses. Man looking through binoculars. High Angle Shot - Horses speeding down the track. High Angle Shot - Meadow Court is on the rail with a duel with Conover and their heading for the wire. CUS - Bing Crosby, pipe in his mouth and he has a huge smile on his face standing next to him is his wife.